The Mujib Nature Reserve was established in 1987. Located at the Dead Sea area (400m) below sea level and extents to Kerak and Madaba Mountain (900m) above sea level.
According to the variations in the elevation which is a bout 1300-m, and permanent water flow all the year of seven Wadis this creates a magnificent bio-diversity which represent typical habitat for the endemic species of plants and animals. The sand stone cliffs represents the most typical habitat for one of the most beautiful mountain goats is the Ibex, which their numbers declined in the nature because of illegal hunting. In order to save this animal from extinction the RSCN established a captive-breeding programme for Ibex in the reserve.
Many carnivores inhabit the various vegetation zones in Mujib. The Caracal, a medium sized cat with black and white ear-tufts, lives in rocky Wadis. It is a powerful and agile hunter with great jumping power, known to catch flying birds in its paws.
Ajloun Nature Reserve 13 square km. located in the Ajloun Highlands, consists of Mediterranean hill country, dominated by open woodlands of Oak and Pistachio. It represents the last remains of evergreen Oak forests in Jordan and supports wide range of plants and animals biodiversity. Bird life International declared it as an important bird area. In fact, the site supports wide range of globally and regionally important species. A captive-breeding program for the Roe Deer was initiated. The rich greenery of Ajloun has made it a popular spot for picnickers and hikers.
Dana Nature Reserve Dana Nature Reserve is a system of Wadis and mountains that extend from the top of the Rift Valley down to the desert lowlands of Wadi Araba. Dana is truly a world of natural treasures. Visitors to Dana can experience the beauty of Rummana mountain, the mystery of the ancient archaeological ruins of Feinan, the timeless tranquillity of Dana Village, and the grandeur of the red and white sandstone cliffs of Wadi Dana.
Dana is a large reserve (310 square km.), established as a protected area in 1989. It contains a remarkable diversity of landscapes, ranging from wooded highlands and rocky slopes to gravel plains and sand dunes. It supports a wide variety of wildlife, including many rare species of plants and animals.
The Dana village area, over looking the scenic Wadi Dana, has been occupied since about 4000 BC. Archaeological evidence indicates that the fertile soil, water springs and the strategic location of the village have drawn big civilization to control it.
Even though this village was nearly abandoned by its families to the nearby village of Qadissiya, in search of better jobs, schools and housing. Today, the village is coming back to life with colour and vitality, the people of Dana have rebuilt many of their traditional stone houses with the help of the (friends of Dana). This group of women from Amman raised enough money to restore 65 homes and built a new mosque for the village.
Through RSCN Wadi Dana project, the villagers have also restored their beautiful terrace gardens and are producing traditional handcrafts and jewelry for sale.
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